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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Thursday April 24, 2025 ( 6 items )  

Low Iron Could Cause Brain Fog During Menopause Transition, OU Study Suggests
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Low Iron Could Cause Brain Fog During Menopause Transition, OU Study Suggests Sufficient iron in the blood did not equal unsafe levels in the brain New research from the University of Oklahoma sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news for women experien  more

Oklahoma State Takes 54-Hole Lead At Big 12 Men's Golf Championship
IRVING, Texas, April 24 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma State Takes 54-Hole Lead At Big 12 Men's Golf Championship Oklahoma State fired the round of the tournament, a 4-under 276, to take the lead after the three rounds of the 2025 Big 12 Men's Golf Championship at Southern Hills Country Club. Four Cowboys turned in scorecards of par-or-better at the par 70 / 7,556-yard nine-time major championship host. The Pokes' Eric Lee r  more

OMRF honors Stillwater's Fleming Scholars
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF honors Stillwater's Fleming Scholars At a ceremony this week, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation celebrated the long line of Stillwater High students who have been selected as Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars at OMRF. Each year, for its Fleming Scholar program, OMRF selects a handful of the state's top science students to spend the summer in its labs working aside foundati  more

OSU graduate Wade raises Stillwater wildfire relief funds at Boston restaurants
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU graduate Wade raises Stillwater wildfire relief funds at Boston restaurants Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu After wildfires destroyed numerous Stillwater homes in March, community members quickly sprang into action. Local businesses organized benefit concerts. Neighbors provided food, drinks and clothing. Support also arrived f  more

OSU-CHS grad research assistants support children affected by substance use disorders
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-CHS grad research assistants support children affected by substance use disorders Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu Two Oklahoma State University students are working to address the overlooked needs of children who have a parent with a substance use disorder. Hannah Appleseth, an OSU Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student, and   more

OSU-OKC to host annual spring gathering with keynote speaker O'Connor
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-OKC to host annual spring gathering with keynote speaker O'Connor Media Contact: Matt Price | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-945-6733 | matthew.l.price@okstate.edu According to the keynote speaker for Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's Spring Gathering, finding alternative revenue sources could be key to expanding nonprofits in the coming years. OSU-OKC will hold its annua  more